WP Custom Admin Interface < 7.29 - Admin+ PHP Object Injection
CVE-2022-4043

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
WP Custom Admin Interface
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 January 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 12%

Summary

The WP Custom Admin Interface plugin for WordPress allows for potential PHP Object Injection due to improper handling of user input through the settings interface in versions prior to 7.29. High privilege users, like administrators, may exploit this vulnerability if a suitable gadget is available, leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of the server's data and execution of arbitrary code.

Affected Version(s)

WP Custom Admin Interface 0 < 7.29

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2022-4043 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ffff8c83-0a59-450a-9b40-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

EPSS Score

12% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

thinhnguyen1337
WPScan
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